Imagine my glee when I saw this on the sale rack. I quickly snatched it up and tried it on only to find that it had been misplaced and was actually a regular price item. :( At $188, I'm going to wait and see if it will go on sale before I pull the trigger. For now, it has been placed high on this year's lust list. The sz 0 actually fits me really well. Sleeves are fitted but not tight, shoulders fit well, waist is nicely nipped but doesn't pull, and the length is perfect (pls excuse my untucked shirt). My favorite part of this blazer, aside from the bright red color, are the gold buttons. I always underestimate the power of a good button until I see one.

I loved the look of this but it just didn't fit right on me. There is gaping at the chest and the looseness in the torso seems to make me look lumpy. I was so tempted to buy this and just wear it unbuttoned but I held back.

Verdict: No. For the price, I think I should be able to wear it both buttoned and unbuttoned.

The XS fits well and I love the width of these stripes. I originally grabbed this to try on with some cords but those were an epic fail. My post partum body just isn't ready for most pants.

Verdict: No, just not something I have to have.

The next day I headed to J. Crew Factory:

Girls' Enamel Bangles, $9

I finally found bangles that don't slip off! The picture on the right is a size comparison to a regular bangle. It doesn't look that much smaller but it makes a world of difference. My store had red and turquoise available.

Verdict: Bought both colors. Special thanks to Annie who shared her bangle buying experience in the girls' section of H&M.

I was intrigued by the large pattern check of this (as well as the colors offered). XS was the smallest size in store and had a little bit of a relaxed fit (something I prefer for button downs) without any unsightly gaping at the chest. The sleeves are strangely long and go almost all the way to the tips of my fingers.

I just got these new Born Susanne boots last week from 6pm.com (buy here) and LOVE them! They have a slight heel, a lovely caramel brown color, and are super comfy (can withstand walking around all day).

I didn't make a shopping-related resolution this year (I failed miserably at this for 2011) but I felt rather proud that I didn't go crazy and only purchased 2 bracelets for myself and some items for the kiddos. Any good shopping finds lately?

the blazer looks amazing on you! i hate when things are misplaced, its so sad :( thats some good will-power with the only buying a few things. im so bad at saying "i dont need this"thanks for the note about the top! it is clingy, just a funny cut, i think.

I just came back from J. Crew, Intermix, and H&M and bought nothing. It's not that there was drought - far from it - I just have a pesky little $50/month clothing budget that I'm about to blow if I succumb to temptation (call it an experiment in self control). My biggest regret this time: I walked away from $40 Rag & Bone jeans. I hope my decision won't haunt me :O

If there's one thing worth the wait it's that blazer. Sure it's pricey but it's much better to have one item you love than a few you're lukewarm about.

aww man! The red blazer looks amazing on you! That and the bangles are my favorite items of your reviews. Hope the blazer will go on sale for you! I also love your Born boots! I'm very tempted to order it now. Does the stack heel make noises on hard surfaces?

hey, you! how are you? hope all's well, and the little ones are well and healthy. :) i have been soooo busy lately, but trying to find some time for myself whenever i can. i still have to pack a lot and prepare for the move, so wish me luck! :)

i love j.crew. it is one of my fave stores. i love the schoolboy blazer... but no, you should wait until it goes on sale. i bought mine in the navy at 30 percent off... i love it so much. those bangles are fab! i am a huge fan of j.crew jewelry. you have a wonderful sense of fashion... love everything you picked out! i wish i had the patience to go through various outfits in the fitting rooms. i rarely go into fitting rooms... party because i get insecure when i am in front of the mirror, lol!

Hi Jasmine! How are you? Hope your move is going well - I'm not a fan of packing / unpacking but it's so great when it's all over and everything is in the right place.

Thank you so much! I'm a big fan of J. Crew too - especially their blazers and coats! I have a tendency to try everything on much to the dismay of hubby. You shouldn't feel insecure about it - you are gorgeous! And super fit from all your running!

Darn! Nothing outstandingly great huh? I have ZERO luck at J.Crew and aside from just 1 dress, I don't own anything else from that store. I never hit the sale at the right time, or everything I like never goes on sale because it flies off the shelves! I am glad you exerted some restraint and just got the bangles! This month the best deals I got were from BR. You'll see the haul post in a few weeks...